The story: If you were wild about Harry's Pizza, the new owners of the Bishop's Corner location won't disappoint.

Harry's began in the Hartford area in 1989, in a little storefront on Capitol Avenue, serving New Haven-style crusty pizza with fresh toppings. Original owner Harry Rufleth moved to West Hartford Center in 1991 and eventually owned pizzas shops there and Avon. Rufleth's gone, but at Bishops Corner, his quality pizza remains, in the hands of Kevin and Anne Plaut.

The menu has expanded, but pizza is still king. And what a pie. The chewy crust is now available in regular and whole wheat. We tried both, and there was no drop-off in quality. Both were tasty and offered the right amount of heft-to-toppings ratio.

You can customize your own pie from among 26 choices, including clams and shrimp, hamburger, pepperoni or sausage, caramelized onions, eggplant, ricotta, sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts.

Pit Stop BBQ

985 W. Main St. New Britain

860-229-4111

The particulars: Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Takeout and catering available. Free parking. No credit cards accepted, but cash and checks are welcome.

The scene: I was once told by several die-hard southerners that no New Englander could ever do justice to cooking pulled pork or rotisserie barbecue, or be a judge of it. But I'm ready for the challenge since finding the Pit Stop.

The secret are husband-and-wife owners Bret and Cassandra Gardner and husband Bret. They know what they are doing.